Bruce M. Blair
Senior Construction Inspector
Oak Park,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Senior Construction Inspector with extensive experience in project management, site inspections, and documentation accuracy. Proven ability to ensure compliance with safety regulations and city standards while effectively coordinating with contractors and stakeholders.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Construction Inspector
City of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
09.1990 - 01.2021
- Collaborated with contractors to address safety concerns and project requirements.
- Reviewed plans and specifications to ensure adherence to city standards.
- Conducted thorough inspections of construction sites for compliance with regulations.
- Provided technical guidance to junior inspectors on best practices and procedures.
- Coordinated with city departments to facilitate timely project approvals and inspections.
- Attended public meetings to discuss construction projects and community impacts.
- Documented findings from inspections into reports including photos of any discrepancies noted.
- Prepared final reports summarizing results of all inspections conducted on a particular project.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from contractors, engineers, architects, developers, owners. about the inspection process.
- Conducted inspections of construction sites to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
- Monitored project progress against established timelines and budget requirements.
- Maintained accurate records for each construction project inspected using computerized software programs.
- Identified deficiencies in construction practices or materials used during inspections.
- Participated in various meetings with contractors and other stakeholders throughout the life of a project.
- Verified contractor's workmanship, materials, and equipment in accordance with approved plans and specifications.
- Performed re-inspections as needed following corrective action taken by contractors on previously identified issues or discrepancies noted during initial inspections.
- Interpreted blueprints, drawings, sketches, schematics, diagrams related to construction activities being inspected.
Education
Associate of Arts - ConstructionManagement
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CASkills
- Construction regulations
- Project management
- Plan review
- Site inspection
- Blueprint interpretation
- Contractor collaboration
- Community engagement
- Documentation accuracy
- Timely approvals
- Progress monitoring
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Technical guidance
- Record management
- Safety regulations
- Environmental compliance
- Asphalt inspection
- Reinforced concrete
- Roadway construction
- Masonry inspection
- Stormwater management
- Traffic control
- Bridge inspection
- Construction inspection expertise
- Erosion control
- Earthwork inspection
- Construction scheduling
- Utility coordination
- Concrete inspection
- Drainage systems
- Quality assurance
- Records research
- Code enforcement
- Facilities evaluation
- Safety violations
- Schedule coordination
- As-built drawing review
- Construction
- Quality control guidelines
- Decision-making
- Materials inspection
- Safety guidelines
- Report creation
- Plan reading
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Leadership skills
- Problem-solving abilities
Affiliations
- Single father, Sports Coach, Cavalry Community Church Associate, Mens Golf Club @ Westlake Village Golf Course.
Timeline
Senior Construction Inspector
City of Los Angeles
09.1990 - 01.2021
Associate of Arts - ConstructionManagement
Santa Monica College